4 Instagrammable Naples Locations

Whether you want to make fun memories or capture beautiful photos, Naples, Florida, is an excellent seaside city for exploring picture-perfect locations. The following four Naples locations offer a variety of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities.

1. Naples Pier

For a classic view of the Gulf of Mexico, head onto Naples Pier. You can pose on the pier for a photo or simply capture the beauty of the pier itself against the sea-green water. You could also opt to get a beach shot on the white sand on either side of the pier. If you’ve spent a long day exploring Naples, the pier is a great way to wind down and grab a bite to eat from Cosmos Cafe & Pizzeria. The pier also has restrooms, showers, and beach supplies. To find several Instagram-worthy shots at the Naples Pier, just head to the west end of 12th Avenue South. Note that you may have to pay for parking at the pier.

2. Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge

The Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge connects Marco Island to the mainland over East Marco Bay. The bridge opened in 1969, and in 2011, a parallel bridge was built to offer two more travel lanes. The original bridge ushers traffic north while the new bridge moves traffic south. You can get quite the shot of both bridges hovering over the blue-green water if you go underneath them. People also use the bridge for fishing, so you might get a few unique shots on the bridge too. Plan on a little bit of travel to get to the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge because it’s about 16 miles to the south of downtown Naples. However, you could make an adventure of the journey and spend some time photographing Marco Island.

3. Naples Botanical Garden

If you love flowers and trees, then you’ve got to check out Naples Botanical Garden. The Garden spans many acres and includes 10 garden areas and three lakes. You can explore the gardens and even walk the one-mile paved trail around the lakes. Nature is the best backdrop, and you can get some amazing shots among the well-manicured gardens, near the water, or in front of the Florida scrub or pine flatwoods that surround the lakes. To enter the Naples Botanical Garden, you’ll have to purchase a ticket. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-14, and free for children ages 3 and younger. If you’re a Garden member, admission is free.

4. Fifth Avenue South

While you may be caught up in the beautiful water any of the nearby beaches, don’t pass up the chance to walk down Fifth Avenue South. On this street in Old Naples, you can pose in front of modern and historic buildings and with beautiful greenery. As you explore the area, you may find some hidden locations that will make for the perfect photo op. Plus, you can enjoy a few hours at a shot, spa, or restaurant to complete a busy day around Naples. Experience Naples to the fullest at any of these four locations, and post a few of your favorite pictures from your southwest Florida adventure on Instagram. Your followers will thank you. Image courtesy of Naplesgarden.org

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